Planting oyster reef
Planting oyster reef

Materials - polymers
Oyster shells inspire new method to make superstrong, flexible polymers. Engineers have developed a method inspired by the nacre of oyster shells, a composite material with extraordinary mechanical properties, including great strength and resilience.

Reef - natural, artificial


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